While The Shit Boils ...

 ... in the cauldron of Trump's 404 strategery, allow me to remind you why Russian economy is booming, and it is not just because of SMO. Far from it. One of the critical indicators of country's development is transport machine building and here Russia demonstrates just insane development. This video is in Russian, but you don't have to know it to recognize that what you see in it--the fresh 2025 arrivals--are either completely or 90% are made in Russia, including critical asynchronous electric motors and electronics, not to speak of design and interiors. 

That includes what is coming--fully Russian high-speed trains. Siemens, yes, that's you--you see, you should have watched Two and a Half Men while it was still good)))

Just couldn't resist))

It Flew.

The first flight of modernized IL-96-400M. 

This is just the start, with PD-35 coming online soon and possibly wing redesigned and made composite--the most important part is that Russia preserved and now develops competencies in wide-body aircraft, which she can produce entirely out of own resources. Count on fingers of one hand how many countries can do that. I'll give you a hint--US and Russia. Airbus is an international consortium having several nations taking part. 

To rub salt into the wound of Russia-Gas Stationists, in Russian--the latest expo of Russia's rolling stock. Rate of Made in Russia? Between 98 to 100%, including all systems of control and propulsion. This all is a real hi-tech. It also is already in serial production or about to start. 

Yep, definitely a gas station. 

In other news, Lindsey Graham confirmed what we always knew about him--he is a genocidal maniac. 

In an interview with CNN on Tuesday, Graham was asked if there was a “threshold” for him, after which he would start questioning Israel’s tactics. The Republican replied in the negative, saying there is no limit as to “what Israel should do to the people who are trying to slaughter the Jews.” “This idea that Israel has to apologize for attacking Hamas, who’s embedded with their own population, needs to stop,” the senator insisted, adding that it is Hamas that is “creating these casualties – not Israel.” Graham noted that Israel does need to “be smart” by trying to “limit civilian casualties.” The lawmaker also called for the delivery of humanitarian aid to “areas that protect the innocent.”

People of South Carolina should be proud. Graham represents them.

Industrial Porn.

I love industrial porn. I love manufacturing floor and massive industrial facilities. This video is in Russian but it gives excellent review of parts of legendary Kolomna Locomotive Works celebrating its 160th Anniversary. The video is in Russian but visuals speak louder than words. Only parts of the plant are shown but still...

This is the real deal and you can view the history and present of this plant also in English here. One of these is shown in video too. I cannot emphasize enough a strategic significance of the fully domestically produced rolling stock. It is one of the pillars of economic might of the country. And when one looks at the massive scale of Transmashholding Corporation, part of which Kolomna plant is, one begins to appreciate those movers and shakers of real economy. So, enjoy, if you will.